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Comment: Whangārei begins to bounce back after Cyclone Gabrielle

There's a bright future to look forward to in Whangārei and wider Northland.

Photos: Northlanders turnout in droves for popular fun run in the sun

Many Northlanders donned their running shoes to take part in the much-loved event.

NZ Herald and Northern Advocate papers unable to be delivered

Flooding and slips made delivery conditions too difficult.

Drug dealing trio plead guilty to 40-plus charges ahead of trial

Three drug dealers including two women admit to over 40 charges of offending.

'Northland is absolutely not forgotten': PM Hipkins on cyclone rebuild

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins met with Northland mayors and leaders over roading.

Joe Bennett: It doesn't take a sailor to appreciate the SailGP splendour

Lyttelton is abuzz as the South Island town counts down to the impressive race.

News snippets from Northland

The latest news bites from around the region.

Negative thoughts and mental decline

Negativity breeds negativity and positivity breeds positivity.

Elon Musk cold-shoulders National MP Shane Reti's appeal for help

The Whangārei-based list MP told Musk we need bulk shipment of several hundred terminals.

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Northland

Thunderstorms are expected in southern Northland this afternoon.

Our weathered roads: Is it time to turn to rail?

Our roads are constantly being labelled "terrible," what are the other options?

Northland tamariki measles immunisation rates 'too low'

A measles outbreak would be disastrous for Northland whanau due to low vaccination rates.

Efforts to tackle truancy in Te Tai Tokerau need to be 'grassroots'

Where does the funding need to go for it to make a difference?

Single-parent families to mostly occupy new low-cost houses

Affordable living and long-term tenures bring security for families in need.

First hint of timeline for possible Brynderwyns reopening revealed

There is now a timeline for the reopening of SH1 from Brynderwyn to Waipū.

Septuagenarian goes to court over sexual offending

Court sentences Northland sexual offender to prison

'A good soul lost at sea': Whānau fundraise to help search for missing kayaker

Johnny Latimer has been missing since he headed out for a kayak on Thursday night.

'Really caring' nurses provide medical clinic for Pouto residents

The iwi provider visits rural areas in the Kaipara on a monthly basis.